This change, the judge wrote, “results in less opportunity for African Americans to participate in the political process than other voters.”

The court ordered the Republican governor and Secretary of State to once again allow voters to begin casting ballots 35 days before November’s presidential election. Republicans may appeal Tuesday’s ruling to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Meanwhile, the state of Louisiana will expand its hate crimes law to include police officers who, as you know, are notorious perpetrators victims of hate crimes. This is ridiculous.

And finally, Bill Cosby admitted to drugging and raping teenagers in a deposition unsealed by the court last night. The court ruled today that a criminal trial against Cosby can proceed.